Education/Support for Patients, Survivors, Caregivers, & Loved Ones
We invite you to join us at our monthly Education and Support Meetings for Survivors & Caregivers and/or Education and Support Meetings for Grieving Families & Friends.
Monthly virtual meetings are 90 minutes long. The format includes a 30-45 minute educational presentation led by a professional on that topic, followed by questions, answers, optional sharing and networking. Smaller breakout groups may be offered to provide a place for personal discussions.
All of our sessions are available for up to 25 attendees at no cost to participants. Please RSVP via email HERE or call or text 952-456-2845 to receive login instructions.
A trust of privacy for information shared in a group setting is the shared responsibility of all group members and the facilitator(s). Please view and agree to the following agreement of confidentiality HERE.
For Lung Cancer Patients, Survivors, & Caregivers
As you and your loved ones find your way through the lung cancer journey, the ABOH patient, survivor, and caregiver group is an excellent resource, not only for the information provided but also for the camaraderie of spirit. Survivors who are no longer in treatment are always welcome.
People living with lung cancer and their primary caregivers are invited to attend meetings on the third Tuesday of each month from 6-7:30 p.m. Meetings are hosted through Zoom and can be accessed by phone or computer. Each meeting includes a presentation on a topic important to survivors and caregivers, then may move to chat rooms separated into smaller groups.
Online Meetings:
- November 19, Navigating the Holidays With A Lung Cancer Diagnosis? (Presented by Stacey Allen, In Mind Health)
- December 17, Using Music Therapy to Cope With the Emotional Challenges of Lung Cancer (Presented by Dawn Miller)
- January 21, Roundtable Discussion with an Oncology Nurse, Teri Kast, RN
- February 18, Your Voice and Public Policy, Emily Myatt, ACS CAN
- March 18, Symptom Management Using Aromatherapy, Karissa Albrecht-Palmen
952-456-2845 with questions or RSVP HERE.
For Grieving Families & Friends
As you and your loved ones find your way through grief following a significant loss to lung cancer, we invite you to join others who share your experience and the many challenges of mourning. The meetings provide an opportunity for families and friends to learn new tools for coping, and through the small groups, a chance to share as they feel comfortable with others on a similar journey.
People working through the loss of a loved one to lung cancer are invited to attend meetings free of charge on the first Thursday of each month from 6-7:30 p.m. Each meeting includes a presentation on a topic important to those experiencing grief. Adult children, spouses, friends, and extended family members are invited to attend. Meetings are hosted through Zoom and can be accessed by phone or computer.
Online Meetings:
- July 11 – Strategies to Cope with Grief
- August 1 – What Grief Is and Is Not: Exploring Grief Myths
- September 5 – TBD
- October 10 – What Not to Say to Someone That is Grieving
- November 7 – Mourner’s Bill of Rights Discussion
- December 5 – Navigating the Holidays While Grieving
Previous Meetings HERE
Contact our office by phone or text at 952-456-2845 with questions or RSVP HERE.
Additional Resources/Groups: A Breath of Hope Lung Foundation supports local lung cancer groups in the Twin Cities and offers information on cancer support groups open to all cancer patients and their families.